The information security and assurance certificate may be completed in one year. Information Security and Assurance will prepare students to design, implement and secure computer networks. The information security and assurance certificate may be completed in one year. Information Security and Assurance will prepare students to design, implement and secure computer networks. Students with this degree will be able to install security software, monitor networks for security breaches, respond to cyber attacks and in some cases, gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber crime. Some security courses in this degree have been approved by National Security Agency, NSA (applies to SPC only).